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Ahead of the annual Jersey Shore Town Meeting, the 2026 Queen Tiadaghton contestants came together for a tea and pageant on Saturday, June 20 at Independent Hose Fire Company. According to organizers, the event saw a great turn out with the girls expected to volunteer at the town meeting celebration grounds. They will then take part in the annual parade on Thursday, July 2. New this year, the crowning of the queen will take place on Saturday, July 4 at 6 p.m. Pictured here, from left, are contestants Isabella Zimmerman, Layla Gallagher, 2025 Queen Lynna Clark, 2025 Runner Up Phaedra Bower, contestants Kierra Arnold and Josephine Renninger.